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SECURE 2.0 Helps Small Employers Help Their Employees
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 is a sweeping set of provisions designed to improve the nation's retirement-planning health. Here is a brief look at some of the tax perks, rule changes, and incentives included in the legislation.
NCM Cash Management Options
New Capital has assembled a comprehensive lineup of both cash and cash equivalents.
Ways to Give: Earthquakes in Turkey & Syria
On February 6, a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake—followed by a series of major aftershocks that included a quake with a magnitude of 7.5—struck southern Turkey and Syria, causing widespread damage and loss of life.
Ways to Give: Ukrainian-Russian Conflict
Charity Navigator presents this list of highly-rated nonprofits engaged in relief and recovery efforts in Ukraine and the surrounding region.
Ways to Help: Afghanistan Refugee Resettlement
Here is a list of charities and organizations you may want to consider for donation or volunteering to help with aid, refugee resettlement, and other basic human needs.
Visualizing Biden’s $1.52 Trillion Budget Proposal for 2022
This graphic outlines some key takeaways from Biden’s budget proposal plan and highlights how funds could be allocated in the next fiscal year.
Capturing the Renewable Energy Shift
As the impacts of climate change have become better understood, so too has the drive for more sustainable sources of energy around the globe.
Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status could be offered a path to U.S. citizenship
Immigrants who have time-limited permission to live and work in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) could be granted a pathway to citizenship.
Visualizing Countries by Share of Earth’s Surface
There are over 510 million square kilometers of area on the surface of Earth. This visualization ranks the world’s countries by their share of Earth’s surface.
2021 Predictions: What the Experts See Coming
Making predictions is a tricky business at the best of times, but especially so after a year of upheaval. Even so, that didn’t stop people from trying their hand at reading the crystal ball.
Visualizing the Biggest Tech Mergers and Acquisitions of 2020
For most businesses around the world, 2020 was a year of difficulties, lost business, and economic hardship. For Big Tech, it was a boon.
Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines Around the World
How many COVID-19 vaccines has each country bought? Visualize the confirmed number of doses purchased by country and income level.
What Does the New Stimulus Bill Mean for You?
The bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill passed Monday night.While lots of information is out there on the specific provisions, what is most important for you to know?
A Global Look at How People Spend Their Time
We all have the same 24 hours in a day, but we don’t spend them the same way.
What Lies Ahead: 2021 Economic Projections and the Year in Review
As we look back on a historic year, we trace the notable events of 2020, along with growth forecasts for the year ahead.
Early Voting Has Begun!
Early Voting in Texas runs from October 13 through October 30th. New Capital encourages all eligible clients to cast their vote in the elections.
200 Years of Interest Rates in the U.S.
Visualize the the history of U.S. interest rates over two centuries, from the creation of the first U.S. Bank to the current historic lows.
How to Vote in Texas
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. New Capital encourages all eligible clients to cast their vote in the elections. Here is a comprehensive guide to voting options in Texas.
Measuring the Emotional Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Population
The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted the fabric of life, causing devastating decay to the mental heath of millions of people around the world.
Envisioning a Post-Pandemic Future
Although some implications of the post-pandemic world are evident, others, for now, are more opaque.